Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: VIVIANNE LIMA DE MELO

Uma banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO de MESTRADO foi cadastrada pelo programa.
STUDENT : VIVIANNE LIMA DE MELO
DATE: 31/10/2025
TIME: 09:00
LOCAL: Departamento de Enfermagem
TITLE:

Effect of inhalation aromatherapy with a blend of
Lavandula angustifolia and Mentha piperita essential oils on pain and anxiety during
dressing changes in patients with venous ulcers.

 

KEY WORDS:

Aromatherapy; Lavandula; Mentha piperita; Pain management; Pain;
Anxiety; Varicose ulcer; Nursing.

 

PAGES: 56
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Enfermagem
SUMMARY:

Venous ulcers are a major public health problem, characterized by persistent pain,
frequent recurrence, and a significant impact on quality of life. During dressing changes,
pain and anxiety are among the most commonly reported symptoms, compromising
treatment adherence and the therapeutic relationship. The use of integrative practices,
such as aromatherapy, has shown promise in managing these symptoms, especially when
administered by inhalation, which acts quickly, safely, and non-invasively on the central
nervous system. This study aims to evaluate the effect of inhaled aromatherapy with a
blend of Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) and Mentha piperita (peppermint) on pain and
anxiety during dressing changes in patients with venous ulcers. This is a randomized,
controlled, crossover clinical trial conducted in Basic Health Units in the municipality of
Natal/RN. The primary outcomes of pain, using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and
anxiety, using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI – State Form), will be evaluated,
in addition to secondary physiological parameters. The intervention is expected to
promote pain and anxiety relief, contributing to the humanization of care and the safe
incorporation of integrative practices in nursing.

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 2882013 - ISABELLE KATHERINNE FERNANDES COSTA
Interna - 4665456 - DANIELE VIEIRA DANTAS
Externo à Instituição - Alana Tamar Oliveira de Sousa